Bennington 25 RCW vs Manitou 27 Bench VP: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Bennington 25 RCW holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Bennington 25 RCW comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Manitou 27 Bench VP. Over the first five years the Bennington 25 RCW loses roughly $29,368 while the Manitou 27 Bench VP loses about $15,618 — a gap near $-13750.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Bennington 25 RCW sheds about 10% in year one versus 6% for the Manitou 27 Bench VP. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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